Devran Amaratunga Karaca

Devran Amaratunga Karaca is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kyra, a global creator economy company that bridges the gap between brands and TikTok creators.12 He co-founded Kyra in 2017 with the vision of building the most influential Gen Z entertainment company.1

Career and Achievements

Karaca's entrepreneurial journey began before Kyra. From 2014 to 2017, he co-founded Dojo Media, developing a city-based discovery app that gained over 1 million downloads and 250,000 active monthly users across London and Paris.2 The app was recognized as the #4 Best App of the Year on both Apple App Store and Google Play in 2015.2

At Kyra, Karaca oversees the company's management strategy and is responsible for growing its operations.1 Under his leadership, Kyra has evolved into a leader in branded creator content, offering services such as:

• Kyra Originals: TikTok channels reaching over 13 million monthly viewers
• Kyra Profile: A Gen Z creator incubator program
• Kyra Studios: A production studio for social content
• Kyra Platform: A proprietary technology democratizing TikTok partnerships13

Education and Background

Karaca attended Eastbourne College from 2003 to 2008 and later pursued a degree in Accounting & Finance at the University of Bristol from 2008 to 2011.2

Recent Developments

In 2023, Kyra secured $15 million in Series A funding, led by Bonnier Ventures with participation from other investors.3 This financing aims to further develop Kyra's platform, which streamlines partnerships between brands and creators, offering features such as instant payments based on performance and networking opportunities.3

Devran Amaratunga Karaca continues to lead Kyra's growth, focusing on solving challenges in the creator economy and advocating for creators' access to premium brand deals and professional development opportunities.3